Lamine Yamal said Real Madrid cannot criticize him, as he boasted Barcelona’s superiority over their Clasico rivals.
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Yamal rips Real Madrid
Yamal played a key role as Barca beat Madrid in a dramatic Copa del Rey final on Saturday, setting up two assists as the Blaugrana triumphed 3-2 in extra time.
In the aftermath of Barca’s win, Yamal told reporters: “They cannot handle us this year, we have shown it.”
The 17-year-old’s comments sparked a backlash from Madrid supporters and sections of the Spanish media, but he doubled down on his comments.
“While I’m winning, they can’t say anything,” Yamal said in a news conference on Tuesday ahead of Barca’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Inter Milan.
“When they beat me, they can.”
Yamal has no fear
Meanwhile, Barça is preparing for their semifinal clash against Inter Milan.
It will mark Yamal’s 100th appearance for Barça across all competitions.
The Spanish international has recorded 14 goals and 24 assists this season, keeping Barça in contention for the treble.
Yamal stated that he fears no one when he steps onto the pitch to face his opponents.
“I don’t have any fear, but I do feel that motivation and get those butterflies in my stomach before a game,” he said.
“I think that’s a good thing. As for any fear, I left that behind in the park in Mataro [where he grew up] a long time ago.”
